Re: What Wee Dram Are You Enjoying Now - Fall 2013/Winter 2014

I'm just starting to get into the single barrel expressions by the folks like AD Rattray, Duncan Taylor, etc... and am really enjoying it. It's not that I don't like the "regular" expressions, there is just something fun about a one-of single cask release, especially at cask strength. I just had a few bottles of various ADR's delivered including a 23 year Bunnahabhain I can't wait to try.

For myself I'm sipping on some Johnny Walker Green again tonight. Really enjoying this vatted malt and am very sad they discontinued it. I know it's still available but at this point if I purchased any more bottles of anything whiskey like my wife would kill me...

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Clynelish was a good starter and while a bit lighter with a very creamy in texture and lovely vanilla and fruit taste in a nice balance. Very pleasant and improved with a drop or two of water.

The Glendronach and Mortlach were similar sherry finished whisky with great mouthfeel and finish, a bit of an almost herbal component, long finish and a bit more spice from the Mortlach. Both improved with a touch of water but were easily drinkable at cask strength. Both were excellent.

The Glenfarclas was another complete change of pace with a rich oily mouthfeel and very little sherry component but lots of wood/leather and yet not overly so. Finish went on for a long time and was perfect without water for me. I didn't find water really added anything in this one.

The Delilah was a bit of an afterthought and was tasted last. By that time it seemed downright bland.

Re: What Wee Dram Are You Enjoying Now - Fall 2013/Winter 2014

Closing out the evening with a small pour from Balvenie TUN 1401 Batch #6 (from a generous SB soul - thanks much again my friend)... Initially, I was skeptical about this Batch #6 but am more impressed with each new pour.

Re: What Wee Dram Are You Enjoying Now - Fall 2013/Winter 2014

Originally Posted by ChainWhip

Closing out the evening with a small pour from Balvenie TUN 1401 Batch #6 (from a generous SB soul - thanks much again my friend)... Initially, I was skeptical about this Batch #6 but am more impressed with each new pour.

I'm so jealous, I never did find a bottle of the 6 and with the 9 out now I'm giving up hope. However, my hunt is now on for the 9 to add to my bottle of 3, if you hear of any good sources please do let me know, so few of these types of bottles make it up to the Seattle area.

Re: What Wee Dram Are You Enjoying Now - Fall 2013/Winter 2014

Originally Posted by MtnDew

I'm so jealous, I never did find a bottle of the 6 and with the 9 out now I'm giving up hope. However, my hunt is now on for the 9 to add to my bottle of 3, if you hear of any good sources please do let me know, so few of these types of bottles make it up to the Seattle area.

I've yet to see any TUNs on the shelf in WA state :-(

I think we will have enough bottles to do an American TUN vertical soon though.

Edit: Have you had the TUN Batch 3? I'm secretly hoping you'll hate it and give me first dibs on your bottle ;-)